Scarlett Faulkner murder trial: The evidence, the witnesses and the alleged motive
Two women are on trial for the murder of Scarlett Faulkner. Evidence from family members, eyewitnesses, and emergency responders has been presented to the jury. The violent incident occurred in March at Birdhill, Co Tipperary. Prosecutors claim the attack was motivated by a relationship involving the former partner of one of the accused. This motive is currently being contested. The court is hearing testimony regarding the events before, during, and after the assault as the case enters its third week.
The trial of two women accused of the murder of Scarlett Faulkner has heard detailed evidence from eyewitnesses, family members and emergency responders about the events leading up to her death. Jurors have been told of alleged threats, a search for Ms Faulkner and the violent incident at Birdhill, Co Tipperary, in March. The prosecution says the attack was motivated by a relationship involving the former partner of one of the accused, a claim that remains contested. As the case enters its third week, the court continues to hear testimony about the moments before, during and after the fatal assault. What evidence has emerged so far, and what are the key questions facing the jury? Today on the Indo Daily, Fionnán Sheahan is joined by court reporter with Ireland International, Eoin Reynolds, to examine the evidence presented so far in the Scarlett Faulkner murder trial.The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism